Media and Communication MA: Facilities

There is a wide range of facilities at our Penrhyn Road campus, where this course is based. You will have access to a modern environment with the latest equipment, including our specialist film and media labs, equipped with iMacs running software including Final Cut Studio Pro and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Students also have access to a film studio facility with backgrounds and green wall, as well as a fully equipped audio recording facility running Logic Pro and Pro Tools.

General facilities

The Learning Resources Centre offers:

• subject libraries, plus a free inter-library loan scheme to other libraries in the Greater London area;
• online database subscriptions; and
• a growing selection of resource materials.

The Computer Resource Centre provides:

• a reliable network;
• a set of core and specific software, with support for all core and some specific software;
• a variety of labs, for generic and specialised use; and
• academic and administrative technical support.

You can also use the dedicated Graduate Centre on campus. This includes:

• IT facilities;
• seminar rooms; and
• social spaces and a canteen.

Resources in London

Kingston is just a 25-minute train journey away from central London. Here you can access a wealth of film-related resources, including:

• specialist cinemas – such as the National Film Theatre and the IMAX cinema;
• organisations such as the British Film Institute (BFI); and
• film festivals – including the annual Raindance Film Festival and events run by the BFI.